7. Fiji

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With over $430 million of tourist dollars being funneled into its economy each year, Fiji and its 300-plus tropical islands are dependent on visitors. It's no surprise then that the locals emphasize a culture that celebrates everyone, regardless of religion or country of origin. As a tourist, you can expect a welcome kava celebration from villagers and a sun-drenched stay at a beach hotel or with a village host family. Cultural events, like the Holi Festival of Colours in February and September's Sugar Festival, keep things lively. Fiji is also a safe place to visit. Violent crimes (i.e. homicide, robbery) have dropped significantly, with rates that are less than half of what they are in the United States. Fiji might have been higher on our friendly countries list, but a military-led coup in 2007 brought with it a military government. Tourism's still going strong and the people are still friendly, but this conflict takes away from you having an otherwise harmonious experience.